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BGF has invested several millions to take a minority stake in Edinburgh engineering consultancy Harley Haddow.<\/p>\n
The partnership will support the company\u2019s next phase of growth both organically and through acquisition following the opening of three offices in England over the last four years. <\/p>\n
The company has promoted director Marc McLuskey to chief executive while experienced scaleup adviser Charles Layfield will join as non-executive chair through BGF\u2019s Talent Network. Mr Layfield has executed more than 30 acquisitions during his career.<\/p>\n
With a portfolio spanning the public and private sectors, Harley Haddow\u2019s cultural and heritage projects include the BAFTA HQ and V&A in London, SWG3 in Glasgow, and ongoing involvement in the renovation of the glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, as well as the redevelopment of Port Hamilton for Lloyds Banking Group.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It has also expanded its service offering through the acquisition of specialist consultancy Pillar Fire, and grown its team to nearly 200.<\/p>\n
Mr McLuskey said:\u00a0\u201cBGF\u2019s minority investment model will allow us to accelerate our growth ambitions while ensuring Harley Haddow remains independently managed, with our existing leadership team, culture and values firmly in place.\u201d<\/p>\n
John Devine, an investor at BGF, said:\u00a0\u201cHarley Haddow combines 75 years of engineering expertise with the ambition and momentum of a high-growth business. The team has built a strong national platform whilst maintaining the culture, technical quality and client relationships that differentiate the business.\u201d<\/p>\n
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